Protect 30,000 Texas Jobs—Stop the Tomato Tariff

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austin ward and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Right now, more than 30,000 Texas jobs—and the price of a basic grocery item—are on the line.

Unless the Trump administration steps in immediately, a key trade agreement with Mexico will expire, adding a crushing 17% tariff on tomatoes. That means Texans could pay up to 50% more for fresh tomatoes—while produce warehouses from Pharr to Roma face mass layoffs, empty docks, and economic devastation.

This isn't just about trade—it's about real Texas families losing real paychecks. It’s about the workers who keep our food moving, the warehouse crews, truck drivers, and small businesses that power the border economy.

And it’s about every Texan who deserves affordable groceries during a time when food prices are already too high.

Leaders on both sides—Democrat Vicente Gonzalez and Republican Ryan Guillen—are calling for a 90-day extension. That’s all we need to avoid a disaster.

Governor Abbott already signed a resolution urging action. Now we need your voice to show the Trump administration this matters to Texans—our wallets, our jobs, and our future.

Sign now to protect Texas families, Texas food, and Texas jobs.

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Recent signers:
austin ward and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Right now, more than 30,000 Texas jobs—and the price of a basic grocery item—are on the line.

Unless the Trump administration steps in immediately, a key trade agreement with Mexico will expire, adding a crushing 17% tariff on tomatoes. That means Texans could pay up to 50% more for fresh tomatoes—while produce warehouses from Pharr to Roma face mass layoffs, empty docks, and economic devastation.

This isn't just about trade—it's about real Texas families losing real paychecks. It’s about the workers who keep our food moving, the warehouse crews, truck drivers, and small businesses that power the border economy.

And it’s about every Texan who deserves affordable groceries during a time when food prices are already too high.

Leaders on both sides—Democrat Vicente Gonzalez and Republican Ryan Guillen—are calling for a 90-day extension. That’s all we need to avoid a disaster.

Governor Abbott already signed a resolution urging action. Now we need your voice to show the Trump administration this matters to Texans—our wallets, our jobs, and our future.

Sign now to protect Texas families, Texas food, and Texas jobs.

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Petition created on July 14, 2025